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FBI warns of ‘heightened threat environment’ from China, border, terrorism

According to the FBI, the United States faces numerous threats at home and abroad, whether it’s terrorism, China or unstable borders. FBI Director Christopher Wray has repeatedly warned of a “heightened threat environment” and urged lawmakers to take each situation seriously. What unites all of these disparate threats is the FBI’s ability to respond appropriately […]

Biden fires railroad inspector general over toxic work environment allegations

President Biden on Friday fired the longtime American Railroad Retirement Board official after an investigation found he created a toxic work environment at the federal agency. However, similar allegations against at least two White House staffers were not investigated, and they appear to remain employed. Biden, 81, reportedly informed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) of […]

Biden proposes funding hike for energy, environment

The Biden administrations suggest further spending As part of the annual budget wish list, it received funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of the Interior, and Department of Energy. © AP Photo/Jacqueline Martin, File Since Congress, not the president, holds the power of the purse, Biden’s exact proposal is: It is unlikely that […]

Microscopic plastics could raise risk of stroke and heart attack, study says | Environment

Doctors have warned of the potentially life-threatening effects of plastic pollution, finding that people whose blood vessels were contaminated with microscopic plastics had a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart attack and premature death. Researchers in Naples examined fatty plaques removed from the blood vessels of patients with arterial disease and found that more than […]

EVs release more toxic emissions, are worse for the environment: study

Electric cars emit more toxic particles into the atmosphere than gasoline-powered cars, harming the environment, according to a resurfaced study. the studypublished by emissions data company Emission Analytics and published in 2022, has gained attention this week after being cited in a paper. wall street journal Sunday editorial. As a result, EV brakes and tires […]